For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 491 students in Fall River County, SD.
The top-ranked public preschools in Fall River County, SD are Elk Mountain Elementary - 01, Hot Springs Elementary - 02 and Edgemont Elementary - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fall River County, SD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average). Pre schools in Fall River County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public preschool average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Fall River County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elk Mountain Elementary - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10222 Valley Rd
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 673-2258
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 673-2258
Gr: PK-8 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #22.
Hot Springs Elementary - 02
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
240 N 19th St
Hot Springs, SD 57747
(605) 745-4149
Hot Springs, SD 57747
(605) 745-4149
Gr: PK-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Edgemont Elementary - 03
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
715 Mogul Way
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 662-7254
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 662-7254
Gr: PK-8 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Oelrichs Elementary - 02
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
214 W 7th St
Oelrichs, SD 57763
(605) 535-2631
Oelrichs, SD 57763
(605) 535-2631
Gr: PK-5 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Fall River County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 29
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 662-7254
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 662-7254
Gr: 7-8 | 35 students Minority enrollment: 17%
10222 Valley Rd
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 749-2258
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 749-2258
Gr: 9-12
1609 University Ave
Hot Springs, SD 57747
(605) 745-4149
Hot Springs, SD 57747
(605) 745-4149
Gr: K-8 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Fall River County, SD?
The top-ranked public preschools in Fall River County, SD include Elk Mountain Elementary - 01, Hot Springs Elementary - 02 and Edgemont Elementary - 03.
How many public preschools are located in Fall River County?
4 public preschools are located in Fall River County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fall River County?
Fall River County public preschools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public preschools average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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